Where do I begin?
In the world of sublimation and the business of personalized . items and original gifts, . there is one that never goes out of style. Ceramic mugs are part of our lives; They live with us, . follow us to work and are part of our conversations with colleagues. Who doesn’t have one of those personalized mugs?
But… How much does a mug sublimation business cost ? We explain below everything . you need to know about this profitable business from the sale. of the printer to the price of the personalized mugs.
How do you sublimate a mug?
If you have no idea on the subject, I tell. you to read this article of everything about sublimation .
Anyway, whether you know or not what the printing technique on cups is like, . it is not that complicated either. You will find all kinds of templates and tutorials on the internet . that will make your life easier and help you in your new adventure. We leave you an editable psd below:
The business of sublimating personalized mugs is . profitable and you will make a profit . If you look , you will see that it is a product that is everywhere, from now on, you will see them more.
Prepare the design for sublimation
After being clear about the sublimation process and its benefits, we will guide you on what. you should do if you want to achieve optimal . sublimation in your ceramic mugs productions.
The main thing is to be very clear that the base of the mug must be white and that it must have a polyester coating.
Why? Sublimation inks are special and only work on polyester or polymer coatings. Note that the base must be white . because the colors of the sublimation will be add to the color of the base; if the base is dark the colors will not be see. It is as if you print a photo on black paper.
Prepare images for sublimation
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Edit the photos to sublimate or images with your favorite program to prepare the . sublimation of mugs: Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDraw.
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Take into account the measurements of the cup (the most common is to work with 110z cups).
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It is important that you prepare your files with . CMYK color output, which is the profile used in mug printing.
How to use the machines to sublimate mugs?
But what do you need to get started, step by step
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White cups
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Color cups
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A printer
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Inks to sublimate
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Paper to sublimate
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Machine to sublimate mugs
Printers and inks to sublimate
You can use a printer to make custom inkjet mugs, . but keep in mind that it will be and only dedicated to the sublimation process. The inks must be the ones used to sublimate ; specials. So not any ink is worth it. You should also keep in mind that the printers used for sublimation are special.
We must print the image in mirror mode always; setting up our printer for sublimation inks .We are Also Providing Sublimation Printing in Pakistan You can also check out there.
The paper to sublimate
We also need special transfer paper to sublimate ceramic mugs. Knowing which or which are the . best sublimation papers will give us certain advantages.
Good quality transfer paper brings sharpness to images on sublimated mugs. Otherwise, we can have adhesion . problems and the colors can lose intensity with washing.
We recommend Skata Sublimation Paper , . a special paper for mug sublimation with fantastic adhesion to sublimation inks. The results will be surprising and at a very competitive price.
Once the design is print, cut out the part to be print. and stick the illustration with a thermal adhesive tape so that . it can withstand the heat of the mug sublimation machine. place the mug on the mug iron , always at the recommended temperature, and make the transfer.
SKATA BRAND SUBLIMATION PAPER, A PAPER IN A3 AND A4. FORMAT OF EXCELLENT QUALITY AND GREAT ADHESION.
Ready, Set, Go!
You know what sublimation is. With a good sublimation equipment and a lot of desire, you are ready to venture into this business.
If you follow the advice we have given you, we assure you a good return and you will create short-term profits.
Price of mugs to sublimate ?. Choose the right mug
We have not been forgot: choosing a good mug is essential. Currently there are many types and with different names. We find the A, AA, AAA … as it may be, so will the price of cups to sublimate.
Although there are different qualities, they are very like each other. Here the differential factor is in the polyester coating they carry,. that the better it is and the more surface it covers, . the more it will ensure good durability in washing, microwaves, etc.
Unfortunately, often, the quality is only seen . when the sublimation has already been carry out on the mug press . So it is very important to ask the supplier for information to make sure of the product you are buying. And, it does not hurt, ask for some samples and carry out tests with them before making a large production.
Select quality sublimation inks
The secret, within sublimation in general, is the sublimation inks. Not only for personalized mugs or mugs, but also for T-shirts, ceramics, bags, . and any textile accessory adapted for transfer. But focusing on sublimated mugs , . there are many types of sublimation inks and with different qualities. We should know very well the type of compatibility that exists with the head of our printer. In principle, all inks are compatible, . but this is not the first or last time that the printheads have been damage. due to clogging, due to the sublimation ink. The quality of it is a key factor to get the best results in our work. The inks manufactured by the big brands will always be your guarantee.
Prepare the mug press
It all depends on the units that you are going to . sublimate and the frequency with which you are going to carry out this work. What is recommend when you start out is a one or two unit mug press. Today, there are many models; the important thing in this . aspect is to have a competitive supplier to have professional advice. With this you will avoid many problems . with the sublimation of the mugs, such as not having a replacement of the resistance,. or that there is incompatibility in the accessories.
When we go from smallest production to a production of personalized . mugs exceeding 100 cups on average, it would be necessary to have a . production sublimation oven. In this way you can produce more than 150 units per hour.
The ideal conditions to sublimate well
As ideal conditions, some factors involved in production must be take into account. The season of the year in which . we are going to work should be consider, knowing that in winter . the sublimated ceramic mugs will be much colder when they are place on the iron. So, the times in winter must be lengthen to achieve the ideal . temperature for printing ceramic mugs or other precious customizable objects.
CERAMIC MUG PRINTING, THE FIRST CORRECT AND . THE SECOND WITH FAILURE TO HOLD THE SUBLIMATION PAPER.
Another important factor is the pressure, . which must be exact so that the paper is well adhered to the surface of the sublimated mugs. As a result, you will get a sharp image with excellent quality. If we do not take this into account, we can have a loss of printing or displacement of colors and images.
Last but not least, we must bear in mind that, at the end of the sublimation, the ceramic mugs must be immerse in water. In the case that it is a glass or jug, if it is glass DO NOT IMMERSE. When the sublimated mugs are immerse. in cold water, the sublimation process stops and we avoid possible stains or ink running in the mug.
